SAYE - Chapter 140

[2022 Science Fiction Starlight Award Word-of-mouth Good Book]

[Third Prize of 2022 Science Fiction Essay]

When a photo of the North Pole taken by a satellite was sent back to various countries, people on earth were shocked by the content of the photo.

They saw thousands of wolves in the North Pole, including hundreds of polar bears and arctic silver foxes, all bowing their heads in unison.

On the top of the snow-capped mountain, a giant arctic wolf whose size exceeds everyone’s imagination is overlooking the arctic ice sheet.

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In the cruel world of Ranas, normal people are considered nothing more than trash. Blaze is also one of those trash. He and his mother has been treated like animals by his loser 'superhero' stepfather. But then everything changes when the SYSTEM gives Blaze a mission to kill him in exchange for superpower.Blaze does not hesitate.[Force Strike (E-rank) acquired][Force Strike has evolved into Force Impact (D-rank)][Force Impact (D-rank) has evolved...][Genesis Legion (S-rank) acquired][Genesis Legion (S-rank) has three Sub Powers...][You have acquired a new Equipment: Lantern of the Damned (Rare),...]The abusing stepfather who terrorizes his family.The bullies who made his life hell and sent him to the hospital, expelling him from the school.The despicable human-trafficking criminals who dares to kidnapp his friend.More and more people who do not deserve to live in Blaze's eyes.“I will kill them. I will kill them all.”But once Blaze has acquired more power. He now has the responsibility to decide what he should do with it.This world may be cruel and unfair but he shall be fair.Cruelty shall meet a cruel end.And the people who deserve to have a second chance shall receive forgiveness from Blaze.He is now the vengeful spirit in the night, rain down judgement on the corrupted that does not deserve their superhero title.

Ezra Belloren is a knight.The most faithful blade of the first prince, Helios De Luxaelian Sunthyr.Feared across the land, he is known as the Crimson Fae, a knight whose beauty is always stained with blood. No one questions his loyalty or his skill.But Ezra carries a secret he has sworn never to reveal.He is an omega.For twenty-four years, Ezra hid his second gender and lived content with his life as a knight. That secret alone was dangerous enough. Then, on an unexpected night, he found himself under the gaze of a gold-eyed prince, and everything changed.Five years later, Ezra returns from a long “vacation” after receiving urgent letters from Helios about the kingdom’s worsening state, calling his captain back to duty.He does not return alone.At his side is a child with golden eyes, the unmistakable mark of royal blood.Ezra will do whatever it takes to fulfill his duty as a knight, even if it means hiding the truth of his hidden heir from the very kingdom he swore to protect.⊱༺༒︎༻⊰“Maman… do I have a papa?” Lior asks, his eyes wide with innocent curiosity.Ezra almost frowns at the sudden question. He stops himself just in time.“Of course you do.”Lior’s grip tightens around his sleeve. “Where is he?”Ezra doesn’t answer right away.How could he? How could he explain that Lior’s father was someone he had already met, someone who walked the halls of the palace in gold and authority?Someone who could never be allowed to know he existed.

Rio Lance is a Ferrari engine with square wheels.He can run the 100 meters in 10.8 seconds, but he possesses the ball control of a traffic cone.In the ruthless world of Spanish football, he’s a “kick-and-run” merchant destined for the Sunday leagues.But fate has a different transfer deadline day in mind.With Girona FC bleeding out in the La Liga relegation zone and an injury crisis wiping out the first team, the manager needs a miracle. He needs a winger. Tomorrow.Rio knows he’s doomed to fail the trial. He’s fast, but he can’t shoot, pass, or dribble to save his life.That is, until his phone glitches out and installs a mysterious app.[Connection Established...][The Football Legends Chat Group!]King_10: “A new rookie? He looks clumsy.”Hand_Of_King: “Clumsy? I like his attitude.”Total_Football_14: “Stop bickering. We have one night to turn this sprinter into a footballer.”Rio isn't hallucinating. He’s just been added to a group chat with the digital echoes of Pelé, Maradona, and Cruyff!They are bored. They are critical. And they are willing to share their GOAT-tier abilities but only if Rio can survive the pressure.With Maradona’s [La Gambeta] feint loaded into his muscle memory and Cruyff’s [Clockwork Eye] guiding his vision, the fastest kid in Spain is about to stop running away from the ball and start running the game.The first mission is simple.Save Girona from relegation, or get banned from the Chat Group forever.***Let's get this novel up there! Drop your Golden Tickets and reviews, and enjoy a ride that won't disappoint!